‘Tis the season for mental gymnastics around your budget and gift-giving — that brief window when you suddenly resent how big your family or friend group is, purely because of how many gifts you’re now responsible for. Luckily, there are affordable options that still feel classy and refined. Here are 10 Sam’s Club gifts under $25 that actually look expensive.
Ann Taylor Chevron Plush Throw Blanket
If you’re shopping for someone who loves couch rotting, this Ann Taylor Chevron Plush Throw blanket is a slam-dunk. It comes oversized at 60″ × 70,” and the plush material is legitimately thick and velvety. The chevron braid quilting gives it a little texture, and it reverses to a smooth solid side depending on the vibe. It’s filled with a lightweight down-alternative, so it works for year-round lounging. At $24.96, it feels more expensive than it is and it’s a great gift.
Member’s Mark Acacia Salt and Pepper Mill Set
This salt and pepper set looks way more “fancy restaurant” than $19.98 would suggest. The Member’s Mark Acacia Salt and Pepper Mill Set comes with two tall, 11-inch mills carved from solid acacia wood, in either matte black or natural finish. Inside, it has an adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that lets you switch from fine to coarse by twisting the dial on the bottom, and each mill holds about 5 ounces of salt or peppercorns.
Mark 2-Piece Stoneware Holiday Serveware Set
This holiday serveware set makes a clean, refined gift at $14.98. I’s not overly Christmasy, meaning you can use it for other holidays as well. The stoneware bowl and platter have a solid weight, simple holiday pattern, and a smooth finish that looks both upscale and seasonal.
Arabica 14-ounce Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler
The Arabica set comes with two 14-ounce stainless steel tumblers, which makes it an easy couple’s gift — or two separate gifts. They keep drinks hot or cold for hours, the lids actually stay shut, and they’re simple to clean with the wide opening. At $19.98 for both, it’s a low-stress way to check off two people at once.
Tis the Season Gift Basket
Hard to go wrong with a basket of happiness, especially if it includes cocoa, popcorn, strudels, and all the comforting snacks you need in December. Everything comes tucked into a canvas bin that doesn’t look disposable, so it lives on after the treats disappear. At $24.98, it’s a jolly good gift.
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Tovolo Ice Mold Set
At $15.87, this Tovolo 4-pack is a fun little bar upgrade. It comes with large ice molds in Christmas shapes (two trees, two snowflakes) that freeze into slow-melting spheres for cocktails, soda, or mocktails. The silicone lids snap onto a plastic base to help prevent leaks in the freezer, and the set is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Italian Sterling Silver Herringbone Chain Necklace
If you want to give an elegant gift this Christmas, jewelry is the right answer. Cheap jewelry is even better. This $25 Italian sterling silver herringbone chain has a flat, mirror-y shine, is rhodium-plated so it resists tarnishing, and comes in several lengths (14″, 16″, 18″, 20″) with a lobster clasp. It looks simple and classy, so you cannot go wrong.
Tree Hut Vanilla and Moroccan Rose Shea Sugar Scrub
This Tree Hut set works as a great “treat yourself gift” and comes with two 18 oz tubs of sugar scrub — one Vanilla, one Moroccan Rose — for $15.97. Both use real sugar and shea butter with a mix of oils to buff away dry skin and leave it softer, and they’re made without parabens or sulfates.
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Chefman Fast-Boil 1.8L Electric Kettle
Gifting a useful present is always a good idea, and this Chefman fast-boil electric kettle is certainly useful. It holds 1.8 liters, has a lift-off lid and a removable tea infuser if you use loose leaves, and it turns itself off when the water’s done. Current price is $22.88.
Nutcracker Tin Gift With Mini Waffle Cones
These nutcracker tins are too cute and filled with mini waffle cones in chocolate hazelnut, caramel, and white-chocolate almond. The tins look festive on their own, too, so it’s a small keepsake plus a snack. At $15.94, it’s an easy holiday gift that doesn’t need any explaining.
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